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Offline claypool20

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Where to go C. IL and S. IL
« on: Nov 25, 2014, 06:09 AM »
Hello,

Looking to get back into ice fishing after the long cold winter last year.  Grew up in C. IL and have ice fished Shelbyville, Mill Creek, Lincoln Trail, Walnut Point and numerous private/farm ponds.  I now live in the St. Louis area and was wondering where people most ice fish around here.  Don't mind traveling a couple of hours North if necessary.  What are my best options?

thanks,
LC
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Offline VanderLaan

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Re: Where to go C. IL and S. IL
« Reply #1 on: Nov 25, 2014, 02:10 PM »
"A couple of hours north" covers a lot of territory.  I would suggest that you take a look at the lakes and ponds at the state parks and FWAs.  JEPC, Banner Marsh, Siloam Springs and Beaver Dam all come to mind.  You could also target the Missississipi and Illinois River backwaters.   http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/Landmgt/parks/r4/region4.htm
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Offline Cantgetenough

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Re: Where to go C. IL and S. IL
« Reply #2 on: Nov 25, 2014, 08:17 PM »
Dont forget about google earth. It can be used to just cruse around looking for new waters and area's to fish...
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Offline ratsotail

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Re: Where to go C. IL and S. IL
« Reply #3 on: Nov 28, 2014, 01:32 PM »
PM Sent Clay! Welcome to the marginal ice belt, of which, I am a member as well :-(

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Offline jbird68

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Re: Where to go C. IL and S. IL
« Reply #4 on: Nov 28, 2014, 02:27 PM »
Morrison Rockwood State Park.  Shabbona state park. Mississippi River. I fish mostly at Rockwood and a private pond I have access to.
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Offline claypool20

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Re: Where to go C. IL and S. IL
« Reply #5 on: Nov 28, 2014, 03:42 PM »
Ratsotail,

Got your PM.  Thanks for response.  I will have to give that a whirl.  For some reason i couldn't respond back.

later-
Clay
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